---- Book 1 Chapter 23 she nodded, still trying to work that out. This was so mortifying. I couldn't believe they were having a civil conversation like this with my mother. Just use protection. I am already raising one of my daughters kids, my mother said, my mouth falling open, and I saw Cyrus chuckle at her words. Mom! I screeched, appalled at what she'd said. How could any mother be comfortable with this? What? Nothing wrong with consenting adults. Before I met your father" she went on to say when I clamped my hand over her mouth. Stop talking. I dont want to know, I told her. What? I listen to all your sex stories, she said. Yes, but you're my mother. I dont want that image in my head, I told her. And you think I want that image of you in mine? she retorted, shaking her head. Exactly how many sex stories does she have? Eli asked her. ~Nope, this conversation is over. You're my bosses, ---- Book 1 Chapter 23 nothing else. And mom, you are mom, so stop, I warned her. I think we are upsetting her. I should stop, she said playfully, earning a smile from them, yet all I got was glares usually. We dished out dinner, the conversation remaining strictly PG thanks to Maya. When they eventually left, I let out a breath of relief. 3B 3s ie fe oie ois 2s 2 fe fe fe oie oie 2s 2 2g fe oie oie oie 2 2 2k ke a I was excited about work today. Excited because it was a Friday, and I got to see Sam this afternoon. And I was happy about not having to see Cyrus or Eli over the weekend, assuming they wouldn't call. Today was a good day. After they stayed for dinner last night, I was a little nervous about them bringing up the idea of moving me; I was hoping by the end of the month, they would have found a replacement in Soya City, leaving me here. Getting to the office, I turned everything on and started up the coffee machine. Nothing could bring my mood down today. Switching my computer on, I waited for it to boot. Making the coffees, I set them on the table on the tray, ready for when theyd come 6/7 ---- Book 1 Chapter 23 in. Like clockwork, the elevator doors opened and out stepped the insufferable pricks. Though they were nice to look at, personality-wise they were right pricks. You seem in a good mood today, Eli remarked as I handed him his coffee. Yep, tomorrow is the weekend, and I won't have to suffer the day with you two, I told them, not even caring if I hurt their wee hearts. 7/7 ---- Book 1 Chapter 24 Book 1 Chapter 24 Chapter 24 So, you think we won't call you in? Damn, might Just find something for you to do now since you love our company so much, said Cyrus. T will switch my phone off, I told him. And I will rock up to your house, he retorted. I folded my arms across my chest. So much for my good mood. Lam joking, Addie. Very funny, I told him. Or maybe I am not. We'll have to see, he said, walking into his office. Eli smiled, a devious look 1n his eye before walking into his office. Isat at my desk, rummaging through a mountain of files. I needed to get these done, so they wouldn't use it as an excuse to keep me back. I was meeting Sam 1/9 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!